US Bridges

Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Eulia · Structure no. 56021010001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2101 (sa 5603)
CrossesLong Creek
Location5 M NE of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2101
Coordinates36.55275, -86.09057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.